Location before emergence of the female bee, Centris pallida, by its male (Hymenoptera: Anthoporidae)

Authors

John Alcock, Arizona State University
C. Eugene Jones, California State University
Stephen L. Buchmann, California State University

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

J. Zool., Lond.

Volume

179

Publication Date

1-1-1976

First Page

189

Last Page

199

Abstract

Information is presented on the nesting behavior of Philanthus multimaculatus Cameron including dimensions and design of the burrows, prey species taken, the manner in which prey-laden females approached the nest entrance and their response to parasitic satellite flies. Their distinctive approach flight supports the hypothesis that selection exerted by satellite flies has favored divergence in approach patterns among digger wasps which nest in mixed-species aggregations.

Recommended Citation

Alcock, John; Jones, C. Eugene; and Buchmann, Stephen L., "Location before emergence of the female bee, Centris pallida, by its male (Hymenoptera: Anthoporidae)" (1976). A. Paper 74.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bee_lab_a/74